\Dis*sent"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Dissented}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Dissenting}.] [L. dissentire, dissentum; dis- +
sentire to feel, think. See {Sense}.]
1. To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary
sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from.
The bill passed . . . without a dissenting voice.
--Hallam.
Opinions in which multitudes of men dissent from us.
--Addison.
2. (Eccl.) To differ from an established church in regard to
doctrines, rites, or government.
3. To differ; to be of a contrary nature. --Hooker.

\Dis*sent"\, n.
1. The act of dissenting; difference of opinion; refusal to
adopt something proposed; nonagreement, nonconcurrence, or
disagreement.
The dissent of no small number [of peers] is
frequently recorded. --Hallam.
2. (Eccl.) Separation from an established church, especially
that of England; nonconformity.
It is the dissidence of dissent and the
protestantism of the Protestant religion. --Burke.
3. Contrariety of nature; diversity in quality. [Obs.]
The dissent of the metals. --Bacon.
Syn: Disagreement; variance; difference; nonconcurrence;
nonconformity.